preach
verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
has preached
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present perfectof preach (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has preached discipline to his players, but he either doesn’t know how to effectively deliver the message or teach them to exercise greater self-control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2025
From the moment he got his first defensive coordinator job with the University of Michigan in 2021, Mike Macdonald has preached the gospel of multiplicity.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
But Pope Francis has preached love and tolerance for LGBTQ+ people in a way that has drawn condemnation from many who oppose Pride Night and the Sisters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Servais has preached away the idea of valuing outs just as much on offense as defense.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
He has preached gymnastics to senators and deputies, to the syndic and municipal councillors, and even to the crown princess, now queen.
From How to Get Strong and How to Stay So by William Garden Blaikie
